Kitchen Manager

Location: Various venues / Head Office near Cirencester

Employer: Relish Event Catering, part of Relish Group Ltd

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Salary: £35,000 per annum

At Relish Event Catering, we deliver outstanding event catering across green-field events, weddings, corporate and private functions. We pride ourselves on fresh, creative food, flawless service and memorable guest experiences.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Kitchen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Production unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing stock levels, staff rota, kitchen production, and ensuring efficient mise en place for Production & events. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership, planning, and communication skills.

• Oversee food preparation and service across a variety of events (weddings, large corporate, festivals).
• Lead & mentor the kitchen team, including rota management, training & performance reviews.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste control; ensuring food cost and gross profit targets are met.
• Ensure all health & safety, hygiene, licensing and compliance standards are fully met.
• Liaise with operations/venues management to ensure service timing and venue requirements are achieved.

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager in event/large volume catering.
• Strong leadership skills & ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A clean driving licence is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety & hygiene legislation.

• Opportunities for career progression within Relish Group.
• Employee discounts at Relish-run venues.
• Uniform supplied and wellbeing support.
• Travel expenses for event locations (where applicable).

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